Dutchtown Primary School

603 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dutchtown Primary School, located in Geismar, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ascension Parish School District. Situated in a rapidly growing area of the state, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. The campus focuses on building a strong academic base while promoting social-emotional development, ensuring that young learners are well-prepared for their transition to higher grade levels.

The school is deeply integrated into the Geismar community and is characterized by a strong commitment to parental involvement and collaborative learning. Dutchtown Primary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that includes core academic subjects alongside enrichment activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity. By prioritizing high standards of instruction and a student-centered approach, the faculty and staff aim to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child has the opportunity to thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning.

603

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dutchtown Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	73
Black	161
Asian	8
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
328 (54.4 %)
Black
161 (26.7 %)
Hispanic
73 (12.1 %)
Two or More
30 (5.0 %)
Asian
8 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ascension Parish
Phone:	(225)391-7850
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	603
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dutchtown Primary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dutchtown Primary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	300	49.8%
Male	303	50.2%

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